The Presidential Media Unit says that a massive crowd had gathered to welcome President Mahinda Rajapaksa who toured Hakmana, Matara yesterday to inaugurate many development projects.

The President was also engaged in several friendly conversations with people gathered on both sides of the road when he participated in many inaugurations following the ceremonial opening of the Mulatiyana Korapola Road.

The Presidential Media Unit says that the President met with the Bengamuwa Primary School children and inquired about their wellbeing and educational activities.

In addition the President also visited the Uurubokka Sri Medhankara Piriven Buddhist Temple and called on its Chief Incumbent and engaged in a brief conversation with him.